Nature destruction in Britain could lead to economic downturns

Summary: Experts warn that continued destruction of nature in Britain could lead to a 12% loss in GDP by the 2030s, surpassing impacts of the 2008 financial crisis and Covid pandemic. The report by the Green Finance Institute highlights risks from pollution, soil erosion, and disease. It emphasizes the urgent need for action to prevent economic downturns. Ministers are urged to address the threats to the economy posed by environmental breakdown.

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